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    The Leader of the Eastern Gang anji1971's Avatar
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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    I think it's safe to assume most of us have been bitten by a garter! I'm just curious as to how those of you who keep venomous stay safe at the same time.
    They are beautiful but deadly creatures, and I have a certain degree of admiration for those who aren't scared out of their minds by them!!
    Anji

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    It is wisest to remain scared of them. Complacency kills. I never (well, rarely) handled my venomous snakes unless absolutely necessary. I always used hooks.
    James.

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    The Leader of the Eastern Gang anji1971's Avatar
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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Ohhh, so even if you keep venomous snakes, you're scared of them too!! So are you guys brave, or foolish???
    Anji

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Personally I never kept them as 'pets'. All the venomous species I kept were brought to me by the RSPCA, Environmental Health, HM Customs, police etc. I would never condemn anyone who chose to keep them though, as long as their motives were sound and safety precautions were in place.
    James.

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    Basilisk (The King of all Serpents) enigma200316's Avatar
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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Quote Originally Posted by anji1971 View Post
    I think it's safe to assume most of us have been bitten by a garter! I'm just curious as to how those of you who keep venomous stay safe at the same time.
    They are beautiful but deadly creatures, and I have a certain degree of admiration for those who aren't scared out of their minds by them!!
    I've never so far have been bit by a snake, and as for venomus snakes, I wouldn't feel safe enough to grab one, but maybe if I had tongs or something I don't really know if I'd try anyway............
    Justin

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Quote Originally Posted by anji1971 View Post
    Ohhh, so even if you keep venomous snakes, you're scared of them too!! So are you guys brave, or foolish???

    I fear nothing! I respect them! I do not think it is about being brave or foolish. It does have to do with years of experience & wisdom. I never advise anyone to get into hots. However, if someone has the passion to work with them, I tell them to learn as much as they can about them before they own them. It is not even an age thing. I know people that @ the age of 16 are better with hots than some, so called adults


    Besides, Mark 16:18 says,"they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all..." LOL! do not flame me, I just love saying that verse when people ask me




    I am holding a gravid Speckled Rattlesnake, kids don't try this @ home

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Beautiful snake,but you can keep it...........
    Justin

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    I've always admired mitchellii, although I never had the chance to keep one. They are very pretty.
    James.

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Q's:

    Do you keep atrox?
    Are you allowed to own non-native hots (to the state) in CA?
    Rich

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    Re: Halloween Trick or Treat?

    Quote Originally Posted by RZL36 View Post
    Q's:

    Do you keep atrox?
    Are you allowed to own non-native hots (to the state) in CA?

    Only allowed to keep CA natives. I do have a pair of C. atrox...one is a blonde...LOL

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